When I first started learning how to code, I spent most of my time practicing and working on small hobby projects. Back then, I was under the impre...
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Thanks for sharing this articleβ¨!
I often run my code and check the debug console or print outputs step by step to understand what the program is actually doing. I do this even with small, basic programs, not just large ones.
To be honest, I sometimes felt a little insecure about that because I thought it meant I couldnβt clearly imagine the execution flow just by reading the codeπ .
But after reading your article, I feel more confident about my own learning processβ€οΈβπ₯. It reminded me that carefully observing how code behaves is also an important part of becoming a better developer.
Thanks again for sharing such an encouraging postπ¦!
Thanks for reading this and sharing your thoughts ππ»β₯οΈ
This is something many developers learn later than they should.
Clients rarely care how many hours you spent coding. They care how quickly you can identify and solve the problem that's costing them time or money.
I've seen fixes that took 5 minutes to implement after hours of investigation. The code change was tiny, but the understanding required to find it was where all the value lived.
Great reminder that debugging isn't a side skill. It's one of the most valuable skills a developer can build.
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A few lines fix for $200 isn't overpaying β it's what debugging skills are worth. People who can find the problem are always harder to find than people who can write the code.π
Thanks β€οΈ
Your story reminded me of the old engineer-and-hammer story. π
The machine stops working. An engineer arrives, looks around for a few minutes, taps one spot with a hammer, and the machine starts running again.
The invoice says:
Hammer strike: $1
Knowing where to strike: $999
I think debugging works the same way. The code change is often tiny. The real value is understanding the system well enough to know where to look.*
Great story!! I like itπ
Good work @technogamerz πππ
Thank you :D
That is an incredibly insightful and grounded anecdote. Problem solving can be considered one of the most useful skills to master. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for reading Aanshik!!β€οΈ